Sans Contrasted Lodir 2 is a light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book covers, magazines, branding, posters, literary, warm, humanist, artful, quirky, human warmth, editorial voice, refined character, contemporary clarity, flared terminals, calligraphic, tapered strokes, soft curves, lively rhythm.
This typeface presents a clean, open construction with subtly modulated strokes that taper and swell in a calligraphic way. Terminals often flare or pinch slightly, creating a gently chiseled feel rather than blunt endings. Curves are smooth and generously rounded (notably in C, O, and lowercase bowls), while verticals retain a steady, upright stance with small, intentional irregularities that keep the texture lively. Proportions feel balanced and readable, with a straightforward, two-storey “g” and compact, well-contained counters that maintain clarity in both uppercase and lowercase.
It suits editorial typography where a refined, human presence is desired—magazine features, book covers, pull quotes, and cultural or lifestyle branding. The clear silhouettes and moderate detailing also make it effective for headlines and subheads, especially where a softer, more crafted sans tone is preferable to a strictly neutral voice.
Overall it reads as modern but personable—more expressive than a neutral text face, with a hand-touched, literary character. The tapered endings and subtle stroke shaping add a crafted tone that can feel elegant and slightly whimsical without becoming decorative or playful to the point of novelty.
The design appears intended to bridge the clarity of a contemporary sans with the warmth of calligraphic modulation. By using tapered strokes and gently flared terminals, it aims to add personality and sophistication while keeping letterforms broadly familiar and readable.
The numerals follow the same tapered, slightly calligraphic logic as the letters, giving figures a cohesive, editorial look. In running text the rhythm is smooth and consistent, with enough shaping in key joins and terminals to create distinct word images at display and subhead sizes.